Tax reform among EPIC’s adopted resolutions Palikir, POHNPEI (FSM Information Services): September 16, 2005 – The endorsement of a new tax reform plan is among the resolutions adopted by the National Leadership during their recent meeting in Palikir. From September 5-8, the Economic Policy Implementation Council (EPIC)…

President Urusemal Speaks before the High-level Plenary of the 60th UN General Assembly New York (FSM Permanent Mission to the UN): September 16, 2005 – President Joseph J. Urusemal attended the High-level Plenary of the 60th United Nations General Assembly, held in New York from 14 –…

FSM Lawmakers To Begin Legislative Session POHNPEI, FSM (FSM Information Service): September 12, 2005 – Lawmakers have returned to the capital here to begin preparations for the second regular session of the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia. The first formal meeting of the session will…

President Urusemal sends letter of condolence to US President Bush Palikir, POHNPEI (FSM Information Services): September 9, 2005 – On September 5, President Joseph J. Urusemal send a letter expressing condolence to the United States President, George W. Bush for the devastating wreaked by the recent Hurricane…

USS Fitzgerald joins Pohnpei Liberation Day Celebrations Palikir, POHNPEI (FSM Information Service): September 9, 2005 – The United States Navy warship – USS Fitzgerald, called port in Pohnpei this weekend where Navy personnel are anticipated to join in the State’s Liberation Day Celebrations. Pohnpei’s Liberation Day on…

Cultural performances highlight FSM day at Japan EXPO 2005 Palikir, POHNPEI (FSM Information Service): September 9, 2005 – The unique culture of the Federated States of Micronesia was showcased in Japan on August 22nd during the FSM National Day at the EXPO 2005. The Aichi EXPO-2005 is…

FSM & China Sign Agreement on Economic and Technical Cooperation Palikir, Pohnpei (FSM Department of Foreign Affairs): September 9, 2005 – On Wednesday, August 31, 2005, Deputy Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Lorin Robert and Chinese Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Yang Jiechi, signed, on behalf of…

FSM hosts JEMCO second annual review meeting in Pohnpei Palikir, POHNPEI (JEMCO/FSM Information Service): August 16, 2005 – The Joint Economic Management Committee (JEMCO) convened in Pohnpei at the College of Micronesia in Palikir, August 15 – 16, for its annual review of the consolidated national budget….

Workshop on Emergency Operations Centers underway in Palikir Palikir, POHNPEI (National Disaster Coordination Office): August 16, 2005 – The training funded by AUSAID’s Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA), is implemented by The Asia Foundation (TAF) in collaboration with the South Pacific Applied Geoscience Commission’s (SOPAC)…

Palau hosts 5th Micronesian Presidents Summit Palikir, POHNPEI (FSM Information Services): July 22, 2005 – President Joseph J. Urusemal is expected to arrive in Palau today for the Fifth Micronesian Presidential Summit scheduled from July 21 – 23, 2005. The President is to join the Republic of…